Man captured by K-9 injured

CLEARLAKE -- A man being pursued by Clearlake Police was injured after a K-9 was deployed Wednesday night.

The dog reportedly bit Kevin Zeier, of Clearlake, multiple times in the groin and arm after Zeier, 54, allegedly ignored commands to come out from under a house, CPD Sgt. Martin Snyder stated in a press release Thursday.

CPD officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at 10:29 p.m. at the 14000 Block of Ballpark Avenue.

When officers arrived, Zeier was sitting in a running vehicle in the driveway of the residence the officers were called to. A woman from the residence allegedly identified Zeier as being part of the incident officers responded to.

Authorities stated that Zeier walked out of his vehicle and approached the officers. Before reaching them, about 3-to-5 feet away, Zeier allegedly turned around and ran away.

Officers gave chase and later found Zeier hiding under a house on Blue Jay Avenue, Snyder stated. Zeier allegedly ignored commands to come out from under the house and the K-9 was called in to help bring Zeier out.

Zeier was transported to St. Helena Hospital, Clear Lake to receive medical treatment, Snyder stated. He was later released and booked at the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility on charges of obstructing and delaying a peace officer.